Norms
| Norm | Tournament | Dates | Score | Avg. opp. | Perf. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM | 2008 Frank K Berry US ChampionshipTulsa, Oklahoma USA | 13–21 May 2008 | 5½ | 2534 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | 2006 US Championship - 1ASan Diego California USA | 2 Nov 2006 | 5/9 | 2563 | Certified ↗ | |
| GM | EBCC FIDE Swiss - Berkely MastersBerkely, California USA | 17–23 Dec 2005 | 7/9 | 2437 | Certified ↗ |